US HR840 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 17-4)
Status: Introduced on February 7 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-07 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 7 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-07 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2) a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.
Title
Expressing support for the designation of the last day of February each year as "Rare Disease Day".
Sponsors
| Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] | Rep. Richard Hudson [R-NC] | Rep. Cindy Axne [D-IA] | Rep. Joyce Beatty [D-OH] |
| Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] | Rep. Susan Brooks [R-IN] | Rep. G. Butterfield [D-NC] | Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR] |
| Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. Tom Malinowski [D-NJ] | Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA] |
| Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D-CA] | Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL] | Rep. Peter Visclosky [D-IN] | Rep. Danny Davis [D-IL] |
| Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Suzanne Lee [D-NV] | Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] | Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA] |
| Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-07 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2020-02-07 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E152-153) |
| 2020-02-07 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HR161 (Same As) 2019-03-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
SR90 (Related) 2019-02-28 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1603-1604)
SR529 (Related) 2020-03-04 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1507; text: CR S1479)
SR90 (Related) 2019-02-28 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1603-1604)
SR529 (Related) 2020-03-04 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1507; text: CR S1479)
Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/840/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres840/BILLS-116hres840ih.pdf |
